12/12/2013 |
Wheeling and dealing is back in baseballThe free-agent market is thinner than in years past. So if a club has holes to fill, combined with the conviction that it should win now, the trade is back as a primary way to do player personnel business.

12/12/2013 |
Orioles lay groundwork for future dealsAs Major League clubs dispersed from the Winter Meetings, the Orioles planned to stick around on Thursday night, with director of player development Brian Graham being honored for his work as this year's Sheldon "Chief" Bender Award.

12/12/2013 |
Mariners return to Seattle reloaded for 2014General manager Jack Zduriencik's shopping list this winter has grown considerably shorter after some interesting maneuvering both before and during the Winter Meetings, with Seattle's offense adding significant thump through free agency and a trade.

12/12/2013 |
Twins sorting out possible pitching optionsThe Twins left the Winter Meetings on Thursday without making any notable moves, but general manager Terry Ryan believes he laid the groundwork with agents and other general managers to continue to improve the club this offseason.

12/12/2013 |
Elated Cano feels at home in SeattleFlanked by GM Jack Zduriencik and manager Lloyd McClendon, Robinson Cano was officially introduced on Thursday afternoon at Safeco Field, and the All-Star second baseman opened his news conference by saying, "You can't be more happy than this."

12/12/2013 |
Astros seeking additions after quiet MeetingsThe Astros left the Winter Meetings without making much news, with the exception of trading for right-handed reliever Anthony Bass. General manager Jeff Luhnow said on Thursday before leaving for Houston that his pursuit of a veteran relief pitcher and another bat to add to the lineup will continue.

12/12/2013 |
Source: Phils, righty Hernandez agree to dealThe Phillies have agreed to a contract with right-hander Roberto Hernandez, a source confirmed. General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Thursday morning at the Winter Meetings that the Phillies had an agreement with a starting pitcher, but he would not mention Hernandez's name because he has to pass a physical.

12/12/2013 |
Giants agree to one-year deal with outfielder MorseThe Giants acquired the left-field complement they sought and added to their power supply by agreeing with free agent Michael Morse on a one-year contract Thursday morning, pending a physical examination.

12/12/2013 |
MLB Notebook: Miggy unmatched in three-year reignIt's been a three-year stretch that finds few parallels in the game's history, providing just another layer to appreciate Miguel Cabrera's sustained, sharp and spectacular reign as the best.

12/12/2013 |
Bucs must Hurdle complacency trapThe Pirates ended the longest streak of losing seasons in pro sports and reached to the postseason for the first time in two decades. Now comes the hard part: repeating that success and taking it a step further.

12/12/2013 |
Rangers pick NFL QB Wilson in Rule 5 DraftIf there's any chance star NFL quarterback Russell Wilson makes a comeback in baseball, it will now be with the Rangers. In the Triple-A portion of Thursday's Rule 5 Draft, the Texas organization selected Wilson -- the Rockies' fourth-round choice in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft -- from Colorado.

12/12/2013 |
Rule 5 Draft has a little bit of everythingThere were interesting selections made Thursday in the Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings, including a former high school standout, a nephew of a one-time All-Star and a Pro Bowl quarterback.

12/12/2013 |
Winter League roundup: Arcia paces Aragua's outburstAragua scored four runs in the first and four more in the sixth, eventually finishing with 13 in a victory over Caracas on Wednesday. Twins outfielder Oswaldo Arcia went 4-for-5, scored twice and knocked in three runs, and first baseman Hector Gimenez added his fifth homer in four nights -- a two-run shot in the first.

12/11/2013 |
Angels keep tabs on free agents as Meetings wind downAngels general manager Jerry Dipoto called Wednesday a "relatively quiet day" and said that the chances he signs a free agent before the Winter Meetings wrap up Thursday morning are "highly unlikely."